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C240 PNU

1986 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,667 mi
Last recorded90,667 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2007
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC240 PNU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2007 90,667 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

low efficiency on offside rear foot and handbrake

lower body panels and rear box section corroded

offside mirror glass cracked

windscreen cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2007 90,667 miles

Nearside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

low efficiency on offside rear foot and handbrake

lower body panels and rear box section corroded

offside mirror glass cracked

windscreen cracked

Fail 28 Jun 2007 90,663 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

condensation in nearside headlamp

front number plate damaged

low efficiency on offside rear hand and footbrake

lower body panels corroded

offside mirror glass cracked

windscreen cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2006 900,420 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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C240 PNU is a 1986 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 58,796 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C240 PNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 40 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C240 PNU is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 June 1986.

Is C240 PNU safe to buy?

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